In a fast-paced working environment, café owner and barista Blake asks his staff to communicate, and be aware of each other and their surroundings throughout their shift.
This video is a part of a series developed for National Safe Work Month 2017, focusing on our seven priority industries as identified in the Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 2012-2022.
Café owner Blake and barista shares the unique hazards faced in a fast-paced hospitality environment, including heat, slips and trips, working around the general public, manual handling and repetitive work. He always ensures his staff are rotating in and out of repetitive tasks, maintain a constant flow of communication, and are aware of each other's presence in the workplace.
About the presenter
Blake Proberts is the owner of, and barista at Two Before Ten café in Canberra City.
SWA is not a regulator and cannot advise you about managing risks in your workplace. If you need help, please contact your state or territory work health and safety authority.